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			Maike Ismael Rojas López • Dancer He studied at several dance schools in Santiago de Cuba. He took part at the world championships Salsa in San Marino (Italy) in 2004 where he obtained the third price in Rueda de Casino and the first price in Show Dance de Salsa Cubana. At this moment he teaches ‘rhythms’ at University.

			Luis Manuel Bravo Ramos • Dancer He took part in the famous Tropicana Show in the Santiago. He continued his dance career in the hotel Melia Cayo Guillermo. At this moment he is a dance teacher at the Sport Academy. In 2004 he participated in the world championships Salsa in San Marino, Italy, where he obtained the first price in the category Salsa Cubana.

			Yacqueline Abiague • Dancer She studied in Santiago and Havana. Having specialised in ‘ladystyling’, she is very experienced in teaching visitors to Cuba reagardless of previous experience.

			Luis Palacio Jaen • Percuccionist Luis is a percussionist with more than 40 years of experience in the music business. He trained at the Conservatorium Esteban Salas de Santiago de Cuba and is a member of the National Committee of Percussionists. Luis regularly plays with bands that perform abroard, such as Sons de Santiago.

			Manoló Semanat Bell • Percuccionist Manolito has been a successful percussionist for more than 30 years. Born in Santiago de Cuba, he has a lot of international experience. He has over 20 years of experience in teaching the following percussion instruments: conga, bongo and bata. Manolito specialises in traditional Cuban music, using it as a basis from which to develop new rhythms and variations. He performs regularly throughout Cuba and abroad with his group Guitarras y Trovadores.

Dance and Music experience in Cuba

Cuban Rhythm and La Dynamica together organise a dance experience in Santiago de Cuba and Havana. 2 - 17 November 2005. Santiago: roots of Salsa - Havana: cultural highlights.
Send your request for information via our contact page.

Make your sunny summer holiday extra special! Fly to Cuba in July and experience carnival in Santiago de Cuba (which will take place from July 20 until July 27). Combined with dancing classes, visits to cultural sites and relaxing on the beach of course, your trip to Cuba will be unforgettable!

The 7-day dancing course costs € 396 per person.
The 14-day dancing course costs € 698 per person.
The price includes:

7/14 nights in a casa particular (privately owned guest house), half board;
15 hours of dancing tuition by a professional Cuban dance teacher;
a day trip to Bucanero (a beach hotel).

During the dance classes all participants will have their own Cuban dance partner! Lessons will take place from daily from 09.30 h to 12.30 h.

Take a closer look at our website where you can read more about our teachers and the different dances you may expect during the course, like Salsa, Son, Rueda …

You may prefer to stay at a hotel (with swimming pool) instead of a casa particular. Seven nights in a double room, half-board. Single rooms are also available: prices will be given on request.
Reservations for the trip can be made via our contact page. You will then receive confirmation of your reservation, stating payment details and conditions. In addition to dancing classes, Cuban Rhythm can also organise other courses. Percussion lessons, for instance, or Spanish classes.

Dancing courses
Already booked your trip to Cuba but want to take dancing lessons? Cuban Rhythm is organising dancing courses this autumn. Reservations can now be made. Flights and airport transfers are not included. You can choose between a 7-day and a 14-day course.

The 7-day dancing course costs € 396 per person.
The price includes:

7 nights in a casa particular (privately owned guest house), half board;
15 hours of dancing tuition by a professional Cuban dance teacher;
a day trip to Bucanero (a beach hotel).

The 14-day dancing course costs € 698 per person.
The price includes:

14 nights in a casa particular (privately owned guest house), half board;
15 hours of dancing tuition by a professional Cuban dance teacher;
a day trip to Bucanero (a beach hotel).

You may prefer to stay at a hotel (with swimming pool) instead of a casa particular. Seven nights in a double room, half-board. Single rooms are also available; prices will be given on request.